FOIA Request to Office of Marengo City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of the Marengo City Mayor by McHenry Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on June 18, 2025, seeks access to all copies of contracts with the city's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. It also mentions that McHenry Times is seeking a fee waiver as a member of the media.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
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